Over 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon recalled due to harmful levels of lead exposure

Over 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon have been recalled due to potential exposure to harmful levels of lead.

By Mary Cunningham, Reporter, MoneyWatch. Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch, with prior experience at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com, and CBS News 24/7. Edited by Anne Marie D. Lee, Editor, MoneyWatch, who covers personal finance, workplace, travel, and social media topics.

More than 100,000 kitchen faucets have been recalled due to potential exposure to dangerous levels of lead, according to three separate notices issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Three faucet models, manufactured in China and sold under the brands Vfauosit, Kicimpro, and Basdehen, were deemed unsafe after tests revealed lead levels that could contaminate the water supply. This poses a risk to infants and children. No injuries have been reported so far.

According to the CPSC, lead ingestion can cause neurological harm in infants and young children, including behavioral issues, reduced cognitive performance, and lower IQ.

The recalled faucets were sold on Amazon.com between January 2024 and May 2025 by vendors Whisper08, Kicimpro, and Chenfeng Store. The recall, issued on May 29, affects approximately 103,000 products. Amazon and two of the vendors are contacting customers who purchased the products directly to notify them of the recall.

Consumers are advised to stop using the faucets immediately and contact the vendor for a refund. Refunds require a photo of the disposed product, as stated in the recall notices.

The CPSC recommends running water for 15 seconds before use until the faucets can be replaced.

Affected products include:

• VFAUOSIT Kitchen Faucet; Model 06BNV; Pull-down sprayer, brushed nickel, single-handle, 29,000 units.
• KICIMPRO Kitchen Faucet; Model KM800-01-06BN; Pull-down sprayer, brushed nickel, 50,000 units.
• BASDEHEN Kitchen Faucet; Model CFDTTH-000-YGH; Matte black, single-handle, 24,000 units.

Customers can check their Amazon purchase history using keywords like "Vfauosit" or "kitchen faucet" to confirm if they own a recalled product.